Golfers, supporters, and community leaders from across the country are invited to gather in Nashville this September as registration officially opens for the 57th Annual Ted Rhodes Charity Golf Classic,…
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Gladys Lee’s Lasting Impact on Golf, Youth Development, and Community Leadership
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor more than four decades, Gladys M. Lee has dedicated her life to growing the game of golf while using the sport as a vehicle for education, leadership development, and…
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Courage on the Tee, The 1937 Interracial Match between Wilberforce University and Ohio Northern University
by Bob Denneyby Bob DenneyThe 1937 Interracial Match between Wilberforce University and Ohio Northern University By Bob DenneyPGA Historian Emeritus Eighty miles separating Ohio Northern University in Ada, and Wilberforce University in Xenia shrunk…
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On June 10, 2026, the American Golf Industry Coalition (AGIC) distributed a press release announcing the Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grants Program will award 69 organizations a total of…
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Tampa, Florida, August 11, 2026 — Women of Color Golf (WOCG) & Girls on the Green Tee (GOTGT) has been selected to receive a 2026 Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots…
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Marcus Byrd wins APGA Juneteenth Classic, secures 10th career victory on Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour
LOS ANGELES (June 17, 2026) – Marcus Byrd was running on adrenaline, so you could forgive him for not realizing he had recorded a major milestone on the APGA Tour. Byrd…
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Robert Hawkins, The Man Who Built a Home for Black Golf and Legacy at Mapledale Country Club
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe history of American golf cannot be fully understood without recognizing the contributions of African Americans who created opportunities for themselves during an era of segregation and exclusion. Among the…
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Born from a shared passion for making golf more welcoming, A Golf Collab was founded by Ric Carey, Cid Jones, and Andrew Ellis to create meaningful pathways into the game.…
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Janet Johnson, Sistas on the Links Founder Scores First-Ever Hole-in-One
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffFor many golfers, the dream of making a hole-in-one is a moment imagined countless times but rarely experienced. For Janet Johnson, president and founder of Sistas on the Links Golf…
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Hilliard Golf Course Dedication Honors the Legacy of Perseverance and Black Excellence
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffOn June 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., community members, golf enthusiasts, historians, civic leaders, and descendants of Dallas golf pioneers gathered to celebrate an important chapter in American golf history.…
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Silver Golfers Association: Building Fellowship and Competition Through the Game of Golf
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffIn the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, the Silver Golfers Association has become much more than a golf league. It is a thriving community of passionate golfers brought together by competition,…
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Meet SGT MAJ Turner Veterans Coalition Foundation Golf Tournament Chairman
by AAGD Staffby AAGD StaffThe Veterans Coalition Foundation, Inc. is preparing to tee off for a worthy cause as it hosts its 5th Annual Veterans Coalition Golf Tournament on Friday, June 26, 2026, at…